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Is DESENSITIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DESENSITIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DESENSITIZE mean?

  1. verb

    cause not to be sensitive

    “The war desensitized many soldiers”

  2. verb

    make insensitive

    “His military training desensitized him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + S (1) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 21 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DESENSITIZE

Single letters that turn DESENSITIZE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from DESENSITIZE

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